Drug users develop ________ to a drug over time, which means they need more of the drug to produce the same effect.

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Tolerance is the specific term used to describe the decrease in effectiveness of a drug over time that requires an increasing dosage to achieve the same effect. Withdrawal refers to the physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a drug is discontinued after a period of use. Sensitivity and desensitization are not accurate terms for the development of tolerance.

Drug Users Develop ________ to a Drug Over Time, Which